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The Bottom Line: The TeleNav Shotgun's Internet connectivity brings dynamic content to the driver, but the functionality is a bit limited at this time, and the GPS needs to work out some performance issues before we give it co-pilot duties.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 4.4 oz

The Bottom Line: As we've come to expect from the Nuvi line, the Garmin Nuvi 880 offers an impressive feature list and solid performance, but it's the accurate speech recognition that really pushes the Nuvi 880 over the edge and makes it one of the best GPS we've tested to date.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 6.2 oz

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a high-end in-car GPS with the latest features, the TomTom GO 930 delivers with accurate directions and new navigation tools like advanced lane guidance and voice address entry.

The Bottom Line: Despite ease of use and an affordable price tag, the entry-level Magellan RoadMate 1200 portable navigation system suffers from various performance issues.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Warnings, 4.94 oz

The Bottom Line: Despite some minor shortcomings, the Magellan Maestro 4250 is a solid and accurate mid-level portable navigation system with a helpful voice-command feature.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Voice command recognition, 6.9 oz

The Bottom Line: As an entry-level GPS device, the Jensen NVX225 offers all the basics at an affordable price tag, but you can get a better user experience and more from the Mio C230 or Garmin Nuvi 200.

Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions

The Bottom Line: The LG Portable Navigator LN740 is a good first effort from the company. Yet considering its low-resolution screen and lack of Bluetooth, you could definitely get more for your money with competing systems.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement

The Bottom Line: Though the Mio C220 offers ease of use, accurate directions, and an affordable price tag, its poor screen makes this in-car GPS device almost unusable.

Specs: 20 channel, Automotive, Warnings, Navigation instructions, 3.9 oz

The Bottom Line: For the true road warrior, the Palm GPS Navigator Smartphone Edition can take some of the stress out of your busy on-the-go lifestyle by bringing accurate driving directions right to your Treo; just be prepared to pay a price.

Specs: GPS kit, Built-in

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer AVIC Z-1 is an impressive all-in-one aftermarket head unit incorporating most of today's in-car technology features. Despite a few usability glitches, it is a competitively priced car tech package.

Specs: 8 channel, Automotive, Warnings, Navigation instructions